Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-01-09 · Effective 2013-02-13 · 78 FR 1730
Document
Document number
2012-31586
Federal Register citation
78 FR 1730
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Publication date
2013-01-09
Effective date
2013-02-13
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0601
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (BHTI) Model 205A, 205A-1, and 205B helicopters with certain starter/generator power cable assemblies (power cable assemblies). This AD requires replacing the power cable assemblies and their associated parts, and performing continuity readings. This AD was prompted by the determination that the power cable assembly connector (connector) can deteriorate, causing a short in the connector that may lead to a fire in the starter/generator, smoke in the cockpit that reduces visibility, and subsequent loss of helicopter control.